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Personal Description:

I started my musical career at an early age when I learnt flute and piano, later adding saxes and clarinet to my repertoire.

I'm a versatile musician with experience in playing a range of different styles including jazz, swing, blues, rock & roll, rock, pop and classical. Over the years I've worked with a number of top musicians including Acker Bilk, Digby Fairweather, Cy Laurie, George Melly, Humphrey Lyttleton, Danny Moss, Pete Allen, Tommy Burton, Beryl Brydon, Enrico Tomasso, Alan Barnes, Carlos Ward, Tim Whitehead, Jim Fryer and Roy Williams. I've also performed on saxes and flute with legendary rock group Hawkwind both on stage and on CDs & DVDs.

As well as regularly appearing at clubs, festivals, weddings, parties and corporate events in the UK and abroad I've played at a number of prestigious venues including Royal Festival Hall, London, The Colston Hall, Bristol and London Astoria. I've also performed live on BBC national TV and national & local radio and recently played at a charity event attended by HRH Princess Anne.

During my musical career I've worked with a number of celebrities & household names including Sir Bob Geldof, Anne Robinson from "The Weakest Link", Boycie from "Only Fools and Horses" and Noel Edmonds. I also played at the Wedding of actress Hannah Waterman (Laura Beale in "Eastenders") and actor Ricky Groves (Gary Hobbs in "Eastenders"). With "Hello Magazine" having exclusive rights to photos, the guest list included top names of stage and screen including: Dennis Waterman, Patricia Maynard, June Brown (Dot Cotton), Letitia Dean (Sharon Watts), Todd Carty (Mark Fowler), Shane Richie (Alfie Moon), John Baredon (Jim Branning), Kacey Ainsworth (Little Mo Slater) and Cliff Parisi (Minty).

Tutoring Experience:

I have 20 years experience teaching both adults & children at all levels - from absolute beginners to more advanced players.

This includes teaching pupils on a one to one basis and also in group workshop settings.

As well as teaching how to play an instrument I can teach all styles of music including jazz, swing, blues, rock & roll, pop, rock and classical.

I'm also experienced in teaching how to improvise and music theory including how to read music and chords.

Tutoring Approach:

Lessons are tailored for each individual pupil so they get the most out of them and achieve their aim - whether it's to gain qualifications/grades, develop a new skill or just wanting to learn an instrument to get pleasure from playing music.

Whatever the aim, learning to play an instrument has to be fun and enjoyable.